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Chair Schulman on DOT collaboration and asthma program staffing

New York City Council · Jun 5, 2026 · starts 1:01:24 · 45 sec

Schulman asks about DOT sensor collaboration. McNatt confirms close work with DOT and MTA on utilizing their data. Anderson confirms 9 positions in FY26 and 26 positions beginning FY27 for the asthma initiative.

Lynn C. Schulman

You know, the Department of Transportation announced yesterday or today that they're going to be using sensors and to determine

Lynn C. Schulman

of traffic and all of that kind of stuff, because truck traffic really causes a lot of the asthma issues.

Lynn C. Schulman

Is there a way for you guys to work with them and see how that configures with this?

Dr. McNatt

Yes, thank you so much for the question.

Dr. McNatt

We work very closely with DOT and MTA, and so looking forward to be able to utilize the data that they identify.

Lynn C. Schulman

Can the administration confirm that this initiative funds nine positions in FY 2026 and 26 positions beginning in fiscal year 2027 and in the out years?

Dr. Alistair Martin

I'm going to pass it to Aaron to share a little bit more about that.

Dr. Alistair Martin

Yep, confirmed.

Lynn C. Schulman

Great.